Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
Morning Light Silver Grass
Description
The 'Morning Light' is a deciduous grass,growing to 3'-6' tall with delicate feathery plumes and very thin graceful blade-like leaves that have creamy white margins. It should receive sun to part shade, and average to little summer watering. Red flower panicles appear in late summer.
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Silver, White, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Ranch, Water Garden, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.